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As I go for a run through town I take a deep breath in and am struck with the smell of a freshly lit fire place that ignites the crisp October air. As I look at the time the clock turns 5:00 o’clock pm, and I see the sun departing downwards behind the river to…

After dipping consistently for seven years it seemed like there was no solution that would help me stop. Especially after attempting to quit countless times I would still find myself with the need to throw a lip in. Every person who smokes or chews knows the struggle of what it takes to quit nicotine. I…

I was a user of chewing tobacco, a.k.a dip, for seven years. I had my first lip when I was 16 years old and continued to dip for seven years. After countless times of saying, “I’m trying to quit,” or “Oh yeah I quit..,” but never actually going through with it, I have finally ‘dipped’…

Six months ago I wrote a reflection piece on veganism. From an outsider’s point of view I was intrigued and inspired from attending vegan events. After attending a couple Monmouth Area Vegetarian Society events I expressed how I completely understood why someone would choose to live a vegan lifestyle. I admired their desire and passion…

This summer, after seeing the ALS ice bucket challenge take society by storm, it made me think and realize something. In 1991, I was born into a campaign – which my family had already started in 1985. My Grandmother Rita McKenna had been diagnosed with ALS then, and passed away in 1993. The last six…

Passion is an emotion that most people practice in their everyday lives. Passion could be a desire for a sport, occupation, lover, or hobby- It’s a never ending list. What am I passionate about? Well, hockey was my first true love and my passion. But after a series of unfortunate occurrences, it oddly enough became…

On Sunday April 13th, 2014 I witnessed something that quite frankly I thought I would never see. The New Jersey Devils had a matinée game vs. the Boston Bruins at the Prudential Center in what appeared to potentially be Martin Brodeur’s last game as a Devil. The game itself, including the postgame, were filled…

About 5 years ago I heard the term, “Vegan,” for the first time, and honestly I had no idea what it meant. Recently, I have been attending local vegan events and potlucks, where I have experienced and learned some new and interesting things. A vegan is someone who does not eat any animal products. When…

Coach Derek Percy: At age 14 I became his “Student.” Not only was I his student of the sport of hockey, but also life. The memories, feelings, and life lessons I experienced during our tenure are still crisp. July 19th, 2012 when life took an unexpected turn I posted a Facebook status. I figured it…